Improving our communities for active transportation requires change. This change must occur at a political level, continue to be supported at the staff level, and be accepted by the public in order to achieve success. This change is frightening for many as it represents extra effort, unknown consequences, and fears of liability, and it requires […]
by Lisa Nisenson, New Mobility Lead, Alta Planning + Design According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, almost half of U.S. states have enacted legislation allowing testing and pilot programs for autonomous vehicles. This year, 33 states have introduced legislation for new or expanded programs. At the local level, transportation and planning news feeds increasingly […]
From Regional Vision to Downtown Design The Alta Greenville office is currently working on two very different projects in the City of Moncks Corner, South Carolina; these projects will explore community issues, opportunities, and solutions through two very different planning “lenses.” One project will cast a vision for biking and walking in a large region that […]
By Fred Young, Principal, Alta Planning + Design The first question I always get is “how do you do a statewide pedestrian and bicycle plan for Alaska?” This is a legitimate question. Alaska is huge: we have all seen the map showing the state of Alaska spanning the width of the lower 48 states. Alaska […]
#WalkBikeForward: Join us on our journey honoring key moments and people that have shaped our field as we celebrate 20 years of creating active, healthy communities. Karen Minkel is Director of the Home Region Program at the Walton Family Foundation. She was previously Director of Strategic Planning for the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas and a […]
As inter-city active transportation options start to become the norm, more ambitious goals for regional connectivity are now being explored. These large and inspirational projects have exciting implications for the future of the US in terms of our transportation systems, health, environment, economy and culture. For instance, as part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan […]
The Complete Streets effort in St. Louis is finally taking hold by Kevin Neill, Planner, Alta Planning + Design Progress comes slowly in St. Louis, but it’s not for a lack of effort, I assure you. Just a short bike ride through the red brick landscape and you’ll see signs of rebirth in this river city: […]
by Mary Stewart, Senior Designer, Portland, OR Alta is currently designing a shared use pathway system that will serve folks driving Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) as well as cyclists and pedestrians in the Coachella Valley in southern California. Currently, we are developing design guidelines for shared use paths based on NEV geometries, speed (25 mph […]
